Information below pertains to pre-conference sessions that are being offered at the 2016 HR Florida Conference & Expo. Registration for these sessions is available through the general registration form.

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Information below pertains to pre-conference sessions that are being offered at the 2016 HR Florida Conference & Expo. Registration for these sessions is available through the general registration form.

Motivational Based Interviewing-Interviewer Training for Hiiring High Performers - $235
All other Pre-Conference Sessions - $115.00

HRCI Certification Class –PHR & SPHR

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Donald C. Works, III, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Suzanne Lemen, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Certification is the badge of our profession. Employers large and small are increasingly seeking human resource professionals with the capabilities to be an effective contributing partner to the bottom line. Earning your PHR or SPHR certification provides assurance to your employer that you are HR smart, dedicated to your profession and have the tools to be successful in today’s workplace.

The Pre-Conference HR Florida Certification Prep Class is presented by a team of leading HR professionals. Primary focus of the day is key concepts of all the functional areas from the HR body of knowledge. The prep class also offers test taking tips and what to expect on exam day. Attendees will get the benefit of experienced facilitators, peer-to-peer interaction, and a structured classroom environment to enhance learning.

You will also have the opportunity to share real work experiences with your fellow HR professionals. Notebooks are provided with all presentations along with access to an on-line final exam.

Make the commitment now to take your career to the next level.

SHRM Certification Class – SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Franz Gilbert, SHRM-SCP, GPHR

Linda Bailey, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

SHRM has spent three years developing a new competency model and this led to two new SHRM certifications, the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. These new certifications recognize that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success:

Built on one singular Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK™) designed to elevate the HR profession around the world

Tests the HR professional’s competency—the ability to put that knowledge to work through critical thinking and application

Demonstrates that the HR professional is a technical expert and has mastered the application of HR technical and behavioral competencies, through practice and experience, to drive business results

This certification preparation program covers four knowledge domains: People, Organization, Workplace and Strategy as well as eight behavioral competencies; Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice, Business Acumen, Relationship Management, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Global & Cultural Effectiveness, and Communication. This session is designed to help prepare those who are going to take the test in the fall, or want to get an overview of the material being tested on. The course will be six hours and full of material based on the SHRM body of knowledge.

HR for the New or Nearly New

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 9:00am - 4:00pm

E. Scott Bowers, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MA

The objective of this six hour pre-conference session to provide the new practitioner with a baseline of information that will help them meet the expectations of their organization. The program will be aimed at providing the new HR professional with the breadth of information that is required to be effective and an understanding of how to develop the depth that will be expected in their new role. It will not be an exam prep session but rather a session aimed at motivating and educating the participants on what is expected and how to be a HR professional. In addition for those individuals who wear many hats within their small organization it will give them a primer on how to maximize their effectiveness and minimize their frustration with their HR duties.

Objectives of this session:

Touch on the very complex role HR plays in today’s organizations

Give participants practical ways of coping with HR issues as they happen in every organization without fear or panic

De-mystify practice and theory of HR and how we can effectively deal with all types and levels of employees in a positive manner

Hiring decisions based on an applicant's skill level alone produces mixed hiring results. Why? Because it takes more than just skill to succeed! This presentation teaches motivation-based interviewing (or "MBI"), a global interviewing methodology specifically developed for hiring high achievers. It takes into consideration the 3 components common to ALL top performers: skill, attitude and passion. This workshop involves lecture, video and interactive exercises. It also satisfies the pre-requisite required to advance to the MBI Train-the-Trainer class.

Objectives of this session:

The 3 essential attributes that ALL High Achievers have in common and how assess each

All of the criteria and knowledge necessary to implement the motivation-based interviewing ‘Hire ONLY High Performers’ hiring standard

Be Who You Need to Be (BWYNTB): Leadership Strategies for the HR Executive

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Bernard Davis, M.B.A.

Larry Ross, Ph.D.

The purpose of this session is to design a path for the HR Professional to be a key business strategist. Who should attend? HR Professionals participating in or supporting the organizational strategic planning process. Or, the HR Professional anticipating supporting or participating in the strategic planning process should attend this pre-conference session.

This important session will help the participant to identify the leadership challenges accompanying strategic change, demonstrate role adaptability and assess the corresponding organizational needs prior to developing an actionable plan.

How To Conduct a World Class Engagement Survey Experience

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Stanley Labovitz

The objective is how to get a 90% response rate to a customized survey instrument designed to blueprint pathways to strategic success. Manager engagement skills will be the key solution implemented by HR. Survey design could include 24 measurement factors. The HR end game will be to implement change using Engagement Teams, Creative Spaces and Correlations (TM). HR needs tools to change the behaviors of managers, or to guide managers in building hi performing workgroups. We will list the entire sequence for a wonderful survey experience.

An Executive Briefing on Strategic Planning: The Drivers Model

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Stuart Smith, SPHR

As a leader, you understand that having a strategic plan is vital to the success of your organization. But, anyone can put together a plan on paper. A strong strategy with the right components to take your plan from paper to action will elevate your organization to new heights. From strategy development to execution, you must understand the critical components to include in a strategic plan, how to guide your team effectively (and less painfully) through the planning process, and how to build your team’s buy-in and commitment to implementing the plan. This is no easy task but not an impossible one either – only if you have a methodology that works.

In this interactive session, you will discover the Drivers Model, a proven strategic planning framework, from an expert strategic planning facilitator. Simplify your approach to strategic planning with this methodology that is easy to understand and apply – scalable for big or small organizations. During this session, you will walk through the steps of building your plan. (The content from this session is adapted from the Secrets to Facilitating Strategy three-day course by Leadership Strategies.)
You will leave this session feeling energized to develop and tackle a winning strategy. Learn these fundamental principles every leader must possess when it comes to strategy.

Objectives:

The key components of a strategic plan. The steps in the strategic planning process using the Drivers Model

How to gain buy-in and commitment from your strategy team

How to make the plan actionable. The 10 facilitation pitfalls to avoid during planning sessions